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Memorial Service

Updated May 22nd, 2006

Memorial Service

This annual event began in 1985, when a man staying at Simpson Shelter died. The shelter staff felt the need to have a memorial service to give some dignity to his death.

Every year since, people have gathered on the third Thursday of December to remember those who died while homeless that year.

Over the years, hundreds of people have been remembered.

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